The prevailing attunement is at any given time the condition of our openness for perceiving and dealing with what we encounter; the pitch at which our existence is vibrating. What we call moods, feelings, affects, emotions, and states are the concrete modes in which the possibilities for being open are fulfilled. They are at the same time the modes in which this perceptive openness can be narrowed, distorted, or closed off.

Summary

This quote suggests that our prevailing attunement, or the state of our openness and receptivity, is crucial in how we perceive and interact with the world. Moods, feelings, affects, emotions, and states represent the various ways in which we experience this attunement. They can either enhance or limit our openness, shaping our perception and responses. In other words, these internal states can either broaden our perspective or narrow it, distorting our understanding of reality. Overall, our attunement plays a significant role in how we engage with our environment and how we interpret our experiences.

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